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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.89, 401.02 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.89, 401.02 and 192.61 is: 265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.89 : 401.02 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.89/401.02 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.89x = 401.02 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.89x = 77,240.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,240.46/290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.53

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